Essence of India in Waikato Menu

STARTERS STARTERS
  • Seekh Kebab (4 pieces) $9.00
    • minced lambed marinated in spices and herbs & cooked on a skewer
  • Vegetarian mixed platter $11.00
    • platter of veggie samosa, onion bhaji & veggie pakora served with mint & tamarind chutney
  • Non-vegetarian mixed platter (for two) $15.00
    • platter of chicken tikka, fish pakora, lamb seekh kebab & malai tikka
  • Veggie Samosa (2 pieces) $5.00
    • potato, onion, peas and spice in bakers four pastry & deep fried
  • Veggie pakora (6 pieces) &6.00
    • fresh veggies in a chickpea flour batter, deep fried
  • Onion Bhajia $4.50
    • onion rings dipped in wheat flour & deep fried, served with chutney and sambar
  • Paneer Tikka (6 pieces) $12.50
    • diced Indian paneer cheese cooked in Tandoori oven served with coleslaw and mint chutney
  • Chilli chicken $12.50
    • boneless chicken cooked with capsicum, onion and masala
  • Chicken Tikka (6 pieces) full $18.00 half $10.00
    • boneless chicken marinated in yoghurt & spices - skewered & cooked in tandoor.
  • Malai Tikka (6 pieces) &12.00
    • chicken marinated in mixture of yoghurt, crushed cashews, ground spices & cooked in Tandoor
  • Fish Pakoras (6 pieces) $12.00
    • marinated in yoghurt & spices, coated in chickpea & rice flour & deep fried
MAINS-CHICKEN MAINS-CHICKEN
  • Butter chicken $15.00
    • do we need to explain this world famous creamy delicacy??
  • Mango chicken $15.00
    • chicken pieces half cooked in tandoor & finished off in fragrant mango puree
  • Chicken Vindaloo $15.00
  • Chicken Pasanda $15.00
  • Chicken Tikka Masala $15.00
  • Chilli Chicken $15.00
    • cooked with capsicum, onion, & Indian Essence special masala
  • Chicken Saaag $15.00
  • Chicken Jalfrezee $15.00
  • Chicken Korma $15.00
  • Chicken Madras $15.00
  • Kadhai Chicken $15.00
MAINS- BEEF MAINS- BEEF
  • Beef Vindaloo $15.00
  • Beef Pasanda $15.00
  • Beef Masala $15.00
  • Beef Korma $15.00
    • cooked in crushed cashew nut & cream gravy creating delicious flavours
  • Beef Madras $15.00
MAINS- LAMB MAINS- LAMB
  • Lamb Vindaloo $16.00
    • boneless meat of your choice prepared with special Vindaloo spicy curry sauce
  • Lamb Pasanda $16.00
  • Lamb Masala $16.00
  • Lamb Saag $16.00
    • spinach flavoured gravy with ginger, garlic & special spices
  • Lamb Korma $16.00
  • Lamb Rogen Josh $16.00
  • Lamb Madras $16.00
    • traditional south Indian dish cooked in a coconut based gravy
  • Kadhai Lamb $16.00
    • simmered with thick pieces of onion & capsicum, then cooked in thick tomato gravy 7 spices
MAINS- SEAFOOD MAINS- SEAFOOD
  • Butter Prawns $18.00
    • mmmmm see above but enjoy another version!!
  • Fish Masala $18.00
    • cooked & finished in a thick curry made of fresh tomatoes & Indian Essence spices
  • Fish Malabari $18.00
  • Prawn jalfreeze $18.00
    • cooked with capsicum, onion, tomato & essential spices garnished with coriander
  • Prawn Masala $18.00
  • Prawn Malabari $18.00
VEGETARIAN VEGETARIAN
  • Aloo Gobi $12.50
    • potatoes & cauliflower cooked with onion, tomatoes & spices- a favourite
  • Dal Makhni $12.50
    • black lentils & kidney beans cooked with ghee & spices
  • Dal Fry $12.50
    • yellow split lentils cooked with cumin seeds, ginger, garlic, tomatoes & spices
  • Gobhi Matter masala $12.50
    • cauliflower & peas cooked with tomatoes, cumin seeds, ginger & garlic
  • Punjabi chole $13.50
    • chick peas cooked in onion & tomato gravy & essential spices
  • Matar paneer $14.00
    • Indian Paneer cheese & peas cooked in onion & tomato gravy
  • Palak Paneer $14.00
    • cubes of Indian paneer cheese cooked in spinach & special IE spices
  • Shahi Paneer $14.00
    • Indian paneer cheese cooked in special cashew nut gravy
  • Malai kofta $14.00
    • mixture of Indian paneer cheese, potatoes & spices, deep fried and then finished in thick cashew nut gravy
BIRYANI BIRYANI
  • Lamb Biryani $16.00
  • Chicken Biryani $15.00
  • Prawn Biryani $18.00
    • cooked with delicious basmati rice, herbs, mint leaves & coriander
  • Vegetable Biryani $14.00
    • steamed rice cooked with butter, mix veggies & Indian essence special masala.
SIDES N RICE SIDES N RICE
  • Raita $3.00
    • yoghurt mixed with cucumber & groud spices
  • Poppadom $2.00
  • Mango/Mint Chutney $2.50
  • Mango PIckle $2.50
  • Indian salad $6.00
    • cucumber, onions, cabbage & tomatoes with lemon juice & IE masala
  • Plain arice $3.50
  • Jira Rice $4.50
    • fried with cumin seeds
  • Basmati Pulao $12.00
    • cooked with butter, veggies & special spices
INDIAN BREADS INDIAN BREADS
  • Tawa Roti $2.00
  • Tandoori Roti $2.50
    • traditional Indian wheat flour breads
  • Plain Naan $3.00
  • Butter Naan $4.00
    • Indian soft hot bread made of white bread flour cooked in Tandoori oven
  • Garlic Naan $3.50
    • stuffed with garlic, baked in tandoori oven
  • Cheese Naan $4.00
  • Cheese and garlic naan $4.50
  • Keema Naan $5.00
    • Naan stuffed with minced lamb
  • Chicken Naan $5.00
    • naan stuffed with minced cooked chicken
  • Paneer Kucha $5.00
    • naan stuffed with Indian paneer cheese & coriander(ask for potato & cauliflower options)
  • Kashmiri Naan $5.00
PUNJABI BREAKFAST PUNJABI BREAKFAST
  • Chole Bhature $9.00
  • Puri Chole $9.00
  • Amritsari Kulche Chole $11.00
DESSERTS DESSERTS
  • Indian Essence Sundae $9.00
    • custard served with special dry fruit ice cream & jolly crystals
  • IE's Dry Fruit Ice Cream $7.00
    • Scoop of ice cream made with mixture of cashews, sultanas and other dry fruits.Yummy!!!!

Nearby Sample Menus

  • Chicken $12
    • Chargrilled chicken thigh, marinated in lemon & thyme, red slaw, coriander mayo
  • Pork Belly $12
    • 12 hour char sui roasted pig, peanut satay,kim chi mayo, pickled cucumber
  • Chicken thigh $6.5
  • Chorizo $5
  • T.A.B $14
    • Smashed avocado, burst vine tomatoes, basil, E.V.O
  • Crispy Chicken $14
    • Orleans style buttermilk fried chicken,katsu mayo, avocado, tomatillo relish, shredded ice berg
  • The Vego $12
    • Crispy chickpea fritter,haloumi, beetroot relish, coriander mayo
  • The Melt $12
    • Shaved ham, swiss cheese, Dijon mustard, rocket & aioli
  • Avocado $3.00
  • Spinach - feta olive - kumara - aioli salad $13.00
    • smoked salmon – scotch: add $9.00 / chicken - pork: add $8.00
  • Eggs benedict - Ruapuke sourdough - spinach - hollandaise $16.00 / $19.50
    • bacon / smoked salmon
  • Steak frites - scotch - fries - béarnaise $19.00
  • Peppered calamari - green leaves - lemon mayo $13.00 / $17.00
    • small / large
  • Cottage pie - toasted sourdough $16.00
  • Tomato $3.00
  • French toast - house made brioche - maple syrup $12.00 / $16.00
    • regular / with bacon & banana
  • ½ Avocado $4
  • Croque Monsieur $15
    • Manuka smoked ham sirloin + Emmental cheese + whole grain mustard + Béchamel sauce + Volare bread + tomato jam + mixed leaves
  • Sundae $8
    • Vanilla ice – cream + chocolate sauce
  • Eggs $5
  • Eggs any style $11
    • w/ Volare sour dough
  • Seafood chowder $22
    • A Redoubt classic w/ Volare baguette + Whitestone smoked butter
  • Eggs Benedict $18
    • Two poached eggs + house made potato hash + streaky bacon + baby spinach + hollandaise
  • Loaded skin on fries $12
    • Feta + gremolata pesto OR Chorizo + citrus mayo
  • Fish & Chips $28.50
    • Battered or pan-fried with salad greens, fries and a homemade tartare sauce (pan-fried as GF)
  • Sticky bbq pork ribs $18.00
    • Slow braised pork ribs cooked in a sticky hickory bbq sauce served with seasoned wedges and sour cream
  • Beef Scotch Fillet 250g $32.50
    • Chargrilled to your liking, served with fries, roast tomato, eggs and your choice of mushroom or pepper sauce (also available with sauteed potatoes & Seasoned Vegetables)
  • Kiwi Burger $16.50
    • 180gm beef pattie in a toasted bun topped with bacon, egg, beetroot, and mozzarella cheese & tomato ketchup served with fries
  • Pork Belly $31.50
    • Pork Belly braised in apple cider served with Kumara Mash, seasonal vegetables, Baby spinach finished with a caramelised onion Jus
  • Steak Sandwich $19.00
    • 150gram steak chargrilled and served on toasted ciabatta topped with melted mozzarella cheese on salad leaves, tomato, caramelized red onion, aioli served with side of fries
  • Cajun Chicken & Bacon Burger $18.50
    • Fresh Cajun chicken Tenders with creamy brie, Manuka smoked bacon served on a lightly toasted bap bun with salad greens and a mildly spicy plum sauce with a side of fries
  • Chicken & bacon Carbonara Bake $17.50
    • Creamy White wine Penne served with red onion, mushroom & baby spinach topped with a parmesan crumb served with garlic bread
  • The Cuban $13.90
    • Panini with mustard, Russian dressing, ham, hot pork, gherkins, Swiss cheese.
  • - Daily Quiche; Salmon, Cream Cheese, Caper, Roast Vege, Feta and Spinach $8.00
  • Home Baked Cakes $5.50 - $6.50
    • Changing daily: Rhubarb Shortcake, Banana & Salted Caramel, Date & Coconut, Duck Egg Sponge, Carrot Cake with Chai Spiced Icing
  • Low Carb Plate $14.90
    • Corned beef, spinach, grilled haloumi, boiled egg, seasonal vege
  • - Smoked Salmon, Cream Cheese and Capers $12.00
  • - Famous Beef, Potato, Onion & Cheddar Pasties w’ Homemade Beetroot Chutney $8.00
  • Green Goddess $13.90
    • Pesto, feta, spinach, roast red peppers, caramelised onion and mozzarella all on a rye sourdough
  • Scones, Scrolls & Muffins $4.50
    • Changing daily: Lemon & Blueberry, Date & Orange, Kumara, Cheese & Spring Onion, Cinnamon Brioche, Fresh Basil, Mozzarella & Tomato Brioche
  • Stir fried red chilli paste, green bean, carrot and kaffir lime leaves $17
  • Pork $3
  • Mussaman Beef $19
    • Thai mussaman curry paste with coconut milk potato, carrot, Cashew nuts and onion season with spice, beef
  • Stir fried vegetable $17
    • with sweet and sour sauce
  • Stir fried fresh vegetable $17
    • with sweet chilli paste and cashew nuts
  • Pad Thai $15
    • Stir fried rice noodle with tamarind sauce, eggs, been sprout, ground pea nuts
  • Stir fried Garlic and Ground pepper $15
  • Stir fried yellow curry $17
  • Chilli Chicken $10
    • Chilli chicken with fresh tomato, cashew nuts, mango chutney
  • BBQ Beef $10
    • BBQ beef brisket, bacon, pepperoni, red onion, cheese, finished with chipotle mayo
  • Smoked Chicken $10
    • Smoked chicken with spinach, caramelised onion, parmesan, pine nuts, cheese and yoghurt
  • Crisp Calamari $10
    • In sea salt with chipotle aioli and fresh lemon
  • House Slaw $6.5
  • Garlic Bread $8
    • Warm French stick with garlic butter
  • Vegetarian $14
    • Baked kumara, pumpkin, green beans, feta, red onion, tomato, with salad greens and a sweet honey vinegar dressing
  • Fish and Chips $18
    • Fresh beer battered fish fillet with rustic cut chips, green salad, fresh lemon and house tartare sauce
  • Chowder $18
    • Prawns, squid , muscles and fish with a touch of curry
  • Pasta of the day (ask our lovely staff) $17
  • Dessert Available To All Guests With Clean Plates
  • The classic B.L.T on foccacia bread with fries $14
  • Homemade hot porridge with cream and brown sugar $10
  • Lamb shank one shank $20 / Two shanks $33
    • tender melt in your mouth slow cooked shanks served on a bed of creamy mash with lots of yummy sauce
  • Creamy rosemary mushies with smoked bacon on ciabatta bread $18
  • Fluffy pancakes with greek yoghurt and maple syrup $12
  • ·Lifestyle Breakfast $21.90
    • Poached Free Range Egg on a bed of gluten free kumara hash, wilted spinach and grilled tomato 16.50 Add cold smoked salmon for great omegas boost
  • Eggs on Toast $11.00
    • Free range eggs on toasted ciabatta. Grain bread on request.
  • Soup of the day $14.90
    • Fresh house made soup, changing daily, served with toasted ciabatta
  • -without salmon $16.50
  • Bosco Burger $18.50
    • Beef pattie, cheese, bacon, onion relish, beetroot, tomato, lettuce & aioli in a bun with fries
  • Gluten Free available on request. Please ask when placing your order.
  • Toast and Preserves $7.90
    • Ciabatta or grain bread, butter, marmalade/jam
  • -with salmon $21.90
  • *Venison Burger & Fries with Cranberry Sauce
  • * Fish Burger & Fries & Tartare Sauce
  • *BLT (Bacon, Lettuce, Tomato) & Fries
  • * Roast of the Day with Gravy
  • * The Big Apple Beef Burger & Fries
  • *Teriyaki Sirloin Steak Chips & Salad (or Eggs)
  • * Crumbed Fish (x1) Chips & Salad (or Eggs)
  • *Vegetarian Burger & Fries & Salsa Sauce
  • Little Beef Soul $8.00
    • Mini Prime Beef, Salad, Relish, Aioli
  • Blues Brother $12.50
    • 1/3 Lb Ground Prime Beef, Blue Cheese Sauce, Salad, Relish
  • Gluten Free Option $2.20
  • Hey Pesto $13.90
    • Fresh Breast Of Chicken, Brie Cheese, Fresh Basil Pesto, Salad, Relish, Aioli
  • Satay Spice $12.20
    • 1/3 Lb Ground Prime Beef, Spicy Peanut Sauce, Salad, Relish, Aioli
  • Soul Kumara Chips $5.50
  • Mojo $14.20
    • Fresh Breast Of Chicken, Bacon, Avocado, Salad, Relish, Aioli
  • The Magic Mushroom $16.80
    • Scotch Fillet Steak, Portobello Mushrooms, Bacon, Salad, Red Chili Relish, Aioli
  • bacon/kransky/chorizo/tomato/eggs 4
  • Cinnamon french toast with bacon, grilled banana, maple syrup $17.50
  • Homemade toasted grain cereak with black doris plums and yoghurt $10
  • Free range Poached/Scrambled eggs on toasted ciabatta $9.50
  • Salmon on toasted ciabatta or hashbrown $17.50/$19.50
  • 7 - 1 pm
  • Toasted ciabatta with marmalade, Jam or Promite $6.50
  • Oat or rice Perridge with stewed fruit and brown sugar $10
  • Bacon $5.00
    • (gf) Gluten Free / (gfb) Gluten Free with GF Bread / (vg) Vegan
  • Eye fillet sammie $19.00
    • brie red pepper & gherkin leaf aioli relish (gfb)
  • Kids Fries $4.00
  • Eggs $5.00
    • (gf) Gluten Free / (gfb) Gluten Free with GF Bread / (vg) Vegan
  • Bacon Egg on Toast $10.00
  • Or just ask us for a smaller something else. N/A
  • Ham asparagus & swiss toastie $16.00
    • with leaf & cranberry sauce (gfb)
  • Plain Salmon OR Bacon Bagel $10.00
  • Mini hawaiian pizza $10.5
  • -semidried tomato & feta $12
  • Canterbury free range scotch fillet $35
    • W/ smashed tarragon new potatoes, fresh asparagus, buttered carrot puree & charred capsicum w homemade jus. 300Gm cooked as you like it
  • -classic $15
  • Nuggets & curly fries $8.5
  • -chicken $19
  • Pork slider + lettuce + curly fries $10.5
  • Smoked bourbon & coke ribs $24
    • W/ summer slaw and hand cut chips w/ aioli.
  • Blueberry pancakes $12.00
  • Muesli $0.00
  • Eggs bene, w/bacon or $17.00
  • -sausage, bacon, tomato, hashbrowns, mushrooms, side salad
  • Extras $4.00
  • Salmon $18.00
  • French toast $14.50
  • Eggs anyway $9.00
Essence of India

Essence of India

location

Address

803 Victoria Street, Hamilton, Waikato, 3204, New Zealand

phone

Phone

+64 7-839 5596

email

Email

None

clock

Opened hours

Mon 11:30 AM to 2 PM, 5 PM to 10 PM Tue 11:30 AM to 2 PM, 5 PM to 10 PM Wed 11:30 AM to 2 PM, 5 PM to 10 PM Thu 11:30 AM to 2 PM, 5 PM to 10 PM Fri 11:30 AM to 2 PM, 5 PM to 10 PM Sat 11:30 AM to 2 PM, 5 PM to 10 PM Sun 11:30 AM to 2 PM, 5 PM to 10 PM
price range

Price

$20 - $30

type

Type

None

service level

Service

None

cuisine

Cuisine

Indian , Kiwi

features

Features

Bar Not Available ,  Seating Not Available ,  No Takeaway

Location
803 Victoria Street, Hamilton, Waikato, 3204, New Zealand
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